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YOUR HOTPOINT AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER

WARRANTY

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proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or 

 check to establish warranty period.

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WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of

charge, parts and service labor
in your home to repair or replace

 

 

 

 washer that fails

because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL
FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second through fifth year

from date of original purchase, we
will provide, free of charge,

replacement parts for 

 

 

 transmission that fails because

of a manufacturing defect. You pay
for the service trip to your home
and service labor charges. Or, if
you desire, we will provide a
completely reconditioned

transmission. You pay for the

shop reconditioning labor, the

 trip to your home and

service labor charges.

This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products

purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii

and Washington, 

 In Alaska the

warranty is the same except that it
is LIMITED because you must pay
to ship the product to the 
shop or for the 

 technician’s

travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be
provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer 

 servicers during

normal working hours.

Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period or
beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

● 

Service trips to your home to teach

● 

Replacement of house fuses or

you how to use the product.

resetting of circuit breakers.

Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions

about operating the product, please
contact your dealer or our Consumer

 office 

at the address below,

or call, toll free:

GE Answer 
800.626.2000
consumer information service

● 

Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.

● 

Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS  NOT

RESPONSIBLE FOR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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● 

Improper installation.

I

If you have an installation problem,

contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.

Some 

states 

do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

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Summary of Contents for WW331OR

Page 1: ...etergents Other Additives 11 15 Energy Saving Tips 8 Hard Water 14 Limestone Deposits 12 Loading the Washer 4 10 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Operating Instructions 68 Pretreating 7 9 15 Problem Solver...

Page 2: ...or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance W T TO DO IF YOU S LL GAS Do not try to light any app ance Q Do not touch any el trical switch do not use any phon...

Page 3: ...minimize the possibility of injury Do not mix chlorine bleach with x ammonia or acids such as vinegar an or rust remover Mixing can produce a toxic gaswhichmay cause death 4 A Do not wash or dry artic...

Page 4: ...from the remaining particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent washer use 4 A The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics To avoid sucharesult the garment manufac...

Page 5: ...in provide thorough washing and detergent removal Knits elicates Cycle A combination of agitation and soak provides effective polyester knits laundering An early and long spray rinse cools down fabric...

Page 6: ...icates Setting Permanent Press Setting Down filled garments if machine washing is recommended Warm Baby Clothes Sturdy such as Diapers Nightgowns Shirts Pads Sheets Receiving Blankets Coveralls Hot Me...

Page 7: ...o balance GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED You may prefer to use a mild type detergent Do baby clothes separately Pretreat spots Rinse diapers nightgowns pads and sheets after use Keep diapers in a covere...

Page 8: ...s to dissolve the soaking agent Then push in the Cycle Selector knob to stop the washer keep lid closed and allow to soak for as long as desired After desired soak period pull out the Cycle Selector k...

Page 9: ...s zip zippers snap snaps hooks and buttons Q Do any necessary mending rips hems tears Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain Remove stains See Stain Removal Guide Turn poly knits inside out...

Page 10: ...in this order Large Items like sheets Do not wrap around the agitator Small Items like washcloths Medium Size Items like towels To Add Items After the Washer Has Started Turn off the washer NOTE When...

Page 11: ...ric blends well Are excellent as concentrates for removing spots Completely dissolve even in cold water Disadvantages Are not available in some areas Generally do not clean well in hard water May be d...

Page 12: ...dup Q Use a powdered phosphate detergent or a liquid detergent if these are available in your area Install a home water softener This will significantly reduce limestone buildup Use a packaged non pre...

Page 13: ...1 Hard water p r o b l e m s A l w a y s 2 Large loads measure detergent 3 Greasy or oily soils 4 Lower wash temperature in a standard measuring cup 5 Low phosphate detergent How to use detergent gran...

Page 14: ...ve HARD water less than 10 grains and you use phosphate detergent you also have no problem But if you have more than 10 grains you will need to soften your water with either 1 An installed water softe...

Page 15: ...of today s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as 1007o cotton flame retardant children s sleepwear silk wool mohair spandex leather or non fast colors Dilute bleach before using on...

Page 16: ...one gallon 3 8 liters of cool water approximately 80 F 27 C in a sink or pan Soak stained area for 5 minutes and launder in washer The Case of the Invisible Stain Food or cooking oils on your synthet...

Page 17: ...d detergent Old stains Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page Soften with oil lard or petroleum jelly then sponge with turpentine or banana oil Launder in warm water Apply undilut...

Page 18: ...e Other Laundry Products section Pilling usually on polyester cotton blends is caused by normal wear and may look like lint Turning clothes inside out may provide some help Q Static electricity caused...

Page 19: ...If they are white and center is yellow it contains body oil Restore whiteness following procedures in Grayed Clothes above Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes Use oxygen bleac...

Page 20: ...re than medium loads to give clothes room to move freely Incorrect wash and dry cycles Use Permanent Press Wash cycle which provides a cooldown rinse to minimize wrinUing Also use Permanent Press Dry...

Page 21: ...s Use Permanent Press Cycle Refer to Garment Manufacturer s Care Labels Garments weakend by age sun or atmosphem This is inevitable and is not caused by washer Too large loads or too little water Load...

Page 22: ...If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information sertice CARE Am CLEANmG USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The Wb The porcelain is self cleaning Leave lid To Store W...

Page 23: ...count With a multiple year con tract you re assured of fiture service at today s prices Pa andAccessories 80M262002 kdividu qutified to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessorie...

Page 24: ...ng hours Should your appliance need service during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to teach Replacement of house fuses or you ho...

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